[13] He also represented the Paralyzed Veterans of America in 2007 in an action against the University of Michigan for failing to include adequate accommodations for spectators with disabilities when planning renovations for the stadium.

[14] The suit resulted in increased seating for people with disabilities and their companions and enhanced accessible parking, restrooms and concessions.

[15] In June 2010, Bernstein visited Israel[16] through OneFamily Fund in Jerusalem to meet with survivors of terrorist attacks in Sderot.

[18] While in the country, he spoke to mainstream media and Ecuadorian universities, including Colegio Americano de Quito.

[18] Following his work in Israel and Ecuador, Bernstein also has visited Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, London and São Paulo discussing special education and/or athletics programs promoting greater inclusion as part of his advocacy for disabled rights.

[19] Returning to Australia in March 2014, he did a series of events, one of which was at the annual Gawith Lecture put on by Inclusion Melbourne.

[24] On December 7, 2009, Amazon announced it would add audible menus and extra large fonts to make its e-book more accessible to blind and vision impaired students.

[27] Announced on September 13, 2011, Bernstein and Pulitzer Prize winner Angelo Henderson co-host together a one-hour legal radio show called "Fighting for Justice" on WCHB (1200) in Metro Detroit.

[29] He appeared on television show City Limits and was interviewed by Karen Kahen at the Beverly Hills High School Media Station.

[4] In October 2009, Bernstein ran the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank marathon with athletes from Wayne State University serving as his guides.

[32] At the age of 37, Bernstein completed the Half Israman triathlon, a competition like the Ironman, taking place in Eilat, Israel in January 2011.

[10] He ran on a platform of public advocacy and active litigation, facing primary opponent David Leyton.

[38] In 2023, Bernstein drew controversy after Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden hired Pete Martel, who spent fourteen years in prison for armed robbery before attending Wayne State University School of Law, as a law clerk.

[41] In 2008 a spoof of the Bernstein Law Firm television ads began to appear on the internet in the Detroit Metro Area.

[44] In 2006, he won CNN's "Keeping Them Honest" award for his legal work on behalf of wheelchair users in Detroit.

[23] On October 28, 2011, Bernstein received the University of Michigan 2011 James T. Neubacher Award, presented by U-M Regent Julia Donovan Darlow, for demonstrating exceptional leadership and advocacy in generating awareness and acceptance for disabled rights.

[50] In 2010, he was honored by the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame with the Tony Filippis Courage Award for his athleticism despite his disability.

Task Force Inc. selected Bernstein for the President Abraham Lincoln Equality Award because of his advocacy in the disabled community.